{"id":15944,"date":"2025-11-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=15944"},"modified":"2025-11-04T11:35:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T16:35:17","slug":"inktober-2025-skirmishes-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/inktober-2025-skirmishes-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Inktober 2025 Skirmishes, Wrap Up"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This is my final installment of my Inktober Skirmishes series. If you want to see the photos of the skirmishes, check out my other Inktober 2025 posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My initial goal was to use Inktober to work on my resolution<\/a> to get rid of some inks. I’d hoped to get rid of one ink from each skirmish, but that’s not quite how things worked out. Although a bit time-consuming with needing to clean out the pens each day, I enjoyed these skirmishes. They were a great way to clear out some inks, and more fun \u2014 for me \u2014 than Ink Battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve got a favor to ask of you at the end of this post, so even if you aren’t interested in reading through, please scroll down. Thanks in advance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Winner Recaps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pride and Prejudice<\/em>, part 1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Kyo-Iro Soft Snow of Ohara vs Colorverse Tang Pyeong \u2014 Tang Pyeong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. J. Herbin Vert Empire vs Colorverse Hwang Cho \u2014 Both stay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Pride and Prejudice<\/em>, part 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Pilot Iroshizuku Hana-Ikada vs Sailor Jentle Sakura-Mori \u2014 Sakura-Mori<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Diamine Kelly Green vs Van Dieman’s Elegant Peacock Tail \u2014 Both stay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Ink Institute Cat at Noon vs Sailor Ink Studio 173 \u2014 Both eliminated<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Little Women<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Diamine Moon Beam vs Wearingeul Half Moon with Dimmed Light \u2014 Both stay (for now)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Colorverse Adobe vs Kyo-No-Oto Yamabukiiro \u2014 Both stay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Pilot Iroshizuku Asa-Gao vs Pennonia Azul Frida \u2014 Azul Frida<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Robert Oster Velvet Storm vs Laban Hera Dark Green \u2014 Hera Dark Green<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Diamine Macassar vs Laban Demeter Brown \u2014 Demeter Brown<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Diamine Deep Dark Orange vs Diamine Blood Orange \u2014 Blood Orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Diamine Tinsel vs Pennonia Dahlia \u2014 Both stay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          <\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Indian Captive<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Colorverse Gluon vs Sugar Kelp \u2014 Both stay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Troublemaker Petrichor vs Vinta Armada \u2014 Petrichor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Robert Oster Sydney Lavender vs Robert Oster Summer Storm \u2014 Sydney Lavender<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Anderillium Luna Moth Green vs Sailor Ink Studio 160 \u2014 Luna Moth Green<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Robert Oster Fire on Fire on Fire vs Sailor Jentle Apricot \u2014 Both stay (for now)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. Sailor Agave vs Diamine Chichen Itza \u2014 Agave<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Pride and Prejudice and Zombies<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Caran d’Ache Infinite Grey vs Dominant Industry Downpour \u2014 Downpour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Robert Oster Cherry Blossom vs Wearingeul The Flowers on the Way \u2014 Cherry Blossom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Taccia Tsuchi vs Colorverse Coffee Break \u2014 Coffee Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Diamine x Mann Inc. Tudor Green vs and Diamine Sugar Snap \u2014 Sugar Snap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Kobe #80 vs Colorverse Lights on Ceres \u2014 Both stay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              The Chaos<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. J. Herbin Ambre de Birmanie vs Colorverse Rising Reflections \u2014 Rising Reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. J. Herbin Vert de Gris vs Lennon Tool Bar George Kerr \u2014 Vert de Gris<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Diamine Prussian Blue vs Colorverse 75t Rocket Engine \u2014 Prussian Blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Wearingeul Anubis vs Birmingham Pen Co Antique Sepia \u2014 Anubis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Diamine Tudor Blue vs DeAtramentis Document Blue \u2014 Tudor Blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. Birmingham Pen Co Cherry Blossom vs Diamine Tyrian Purple \u2014 Both stay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              7. Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-Ro vs Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-Jaku \u2014 Ku-Jaku, but both stay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              8. Diamine Marigold and Ink Institute Puffin’s Beak \u2014 Both stay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                62 inks went in, 22 inks got the boot and 41 inks got to stay \u2014 Document Green also got disposed of, although not because of a skirmish. The results are not quite as good as I’d hoped. I wanted to dispose of 31 inks, but it’s not bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Of the 31 skirmishes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • 4 had inks that were virtually the same<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • 10 had inks of the same hue, but different shades<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • 9 had inks of different hues, but the same or similar shades<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • 8 had inks of different hues and different shades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Color breakdowns (by number of skirmishes):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Red & pink: 4.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Orange: 2.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Yellow & gold: 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Green: 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Teal & turquoise: 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Blue: 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Purple: 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Brown: 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Gray: 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Brand breakdowns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      Brand<\/th>Inks included<\/th>Kept<\/th>Disposed of<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
                      Anderillium<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
                      Birmingham Pen Co<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
                      Caran d’Ache<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
                      Colorverse<\/td>7<\/td>6<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
                      Diamine<\/td>12<\/td>8<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
                      Dominant Industry<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
                      Ink Institute<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
                      J. Herbin<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
                      Kobe<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
                      Kyoto TAG<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
                      Laban<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
                      Lennon Tool Bar<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
                      Pennonia<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
                      Pilot Iroshizuku<\/td>4<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
                      Robert Oster<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
                      Sailor<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
                      Taccia<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
                      Troublemaker<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
                      Van Dieman’s<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
                      Vinta<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
                      Wearingeul<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                      So What’s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      I’d like to make this a yearly thing. It’s a good way to declutter some ink bottles. I’m not sure if I’ll post them every year, though. Or maybe I should just have one post at the end of the month? I’ll give it some thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      I’ll probably do other skirmishes for myself throughout the rest of this year and into next year since I really need to continue reducing my ink collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      I’m also seriously considering adopting the Ink Skirmish format for my Ink Battles, although I’d probably include the scribble section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      A Favor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      While I don’t really concern myself with numbers and engagement on my blog, I do still want to create content that others enjoy. So, I’d really appreciate it if you took a moment to answer the two questions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n